Researchers utilized Spotify data to track album streams, finding that the albums of Drake, Taylor Swift, and Harry Styles were among the most streamed.

The entities involved

• Drake →

  Canadian-American rapper and singer (born 1986)

  • Kendrick Lamar signed with Top Dawg Entertainment, collaborated with Jay-Z, and Jay-Z commented on the Drake feud.Sun 18:34
  • Cole's 2014 musical activities included collaborations with TLC, Drake, Missy Elliott, and Kendrick Lamar, and influences from Jay-Z and Eminem.Sun 10:57
• Taylor Swift →

  American singer-songwriter (born 1989)

  • A publisher is preparing a biography of Taylor Swift, following an interview with various musical artists.Sun 20:39
  • Taylor Swift releases exclusive content on the streaming service Disney+ and hosts a documentary and concert film.Sun 19:42
• Harry Styles →

  English singer, songwriter and actor

  Nothing else this week.

• Spotify →

  Swedish audio streaming service

  • Joe Rogan was on Spotify when targeted, using his platform to promote Donald Trump, Graham Hancock's pseudoarcheology, and reactionary figures like Peter Thiel and Elon Musk.Mon 08:03
  • PodcastOne featured top podcasters like Adam Carolla and Kaitlyn Bristowe, utilizing Spotify and YouTube for distribution.Mon 06:47

Related events

• Taylor Swift utilized Spotify for album promotion, received Artist Director Honors at MTV VMAs, and announced a new single via Instagram.Tue 20:11
• Music is available on various streaming platforms, involving Billboard and Spotify.Jul 7
• Kylie Minogue's song achieved one billion streams on the Spotify platform.Aug 31
• Music is available on various streaming platforms, coinciding with Evan receiving an award for life triumphs.Aug 29
• Universal Music Group's streaming revenue growth is noted to track Spotify's overall growth.Aug 29